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Provision for Smoke Detectors

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of smoke detectors under the West Midland Framework Agreement, which concluded on 31st May 2025. The buying organisation, based in Reading, England, awarded the contract on 13th November 2025 to Fireblitz Extinguisher Limited, with a total value of £425,000. This award followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement using the Open Procedure advertised on the UK Find a Tender Service. The procurement was focused on goods within the smoke-detection apparatus category (CPV code: 38431200), with the contract duration set from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029. The delivery location is specified as postal code RG31 7SD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment, particularly those with expertise in smoke detection technology. Given the procurement method as a call-off from an established framework agreement, it demonstrates potential for suppliers already within similar frameworks to access new markets efficiently. The procurement is particularly advantageous for SMEs, as the framework is designed to evaluate and select suppliers whose products meet the specific needs of individual Fire and Rescue Services. Participation in contracts of this nature can contribute to business growth by establishing long-term relationships with key public sector bodies and enhancing portfolio credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Smoke Detectors

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority previously procured smoke detectors via the West Midland Framework Agreement which ended on 31st May 2025. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service carried out a procurement process on behalf of all fire services, which was advertised on the UK Find a Tender Service (FTS) 2025/S 000- 00096 Reference C5691 on 11th January under the Open Procedure. The Framework includes a number of lots and contracts under each lot have been awarded to several suppliers. Under the framework, each Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) can evaluate the supplier's product within each lot and select the supplier that best meets the requirements. Currently Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service use Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd and the Authority has decided to continue using the supplier to procure standard and hard of hearing smoke alarm under the new framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e224f614-3ddc-4369-9a8d-5cd20ccf712c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eda8658-619a-4e77-a3ad-7bfcacd40db6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Rahul Venu
Contact Email
venur@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07768034856

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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